Minneriya National Park
Famous national park with the largest gathering of wild Asian elephants (up to 300 individuals).
Famous national park with the largest gathering of wild Asian elephants (up to 300 individuals).
Foreigners ~11000 LKR (~$35). Safari jeep separate. Elephant gathering Jul-Oct up to 300! Guide required. LKR payment only
Minneriya National Park is 180 km from Colombo (4-5 hours drive). Nearest town is Habarana. From Colombo by bus to Habarana or Polonnaruwa. Safaris organized from Habarana, Sigiriya, and Dambulla. Jeep safari costs about 40-60 USD per vehicle for 4 hours. Best time to see elephants is June-September (The Gathering). Park entry about 25 USD.
Safari: morning 5:30 AM - 10:00 AM, afternoon 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Evening better - elephants more active. May-October "The Gathering" - up to 300 elephants! Entry $35. 23 km from Sigiriya.
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